Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?

Water Release: Water Dragon Biting Explosion!

Takemi also retaliated swiftly at this moment. A massive water pillar suddenly rose from the ground, transforming into a giant dragon that fiercely attacked Jiraiya.

Boom—

When Water Release and Fire Release intertwined, a huge roar suddenly erupted.

The barrier blocking them at this moment appeared warped and twisted, as if it could no longer withstand the impact of these two.

"So powerful…"

"Takemi's Chakra is actually so vast? He's clashing Ninjutsu with Jiraiya-sama and not falling behind at all?"

"It's truly incredible, it seems another genius has appeared in Konoha!"

The Jonin watching around them secretly clicked their tongues, while Asuma stared wide-eyed, and after a while, he couldn't help but ask.

"Isn't he skilled in Lightning Release? And he's also learned Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and he also has the Flying Thunder God Technique, so how…?"

"He knows too many things. How he fights depends entirely on him, besides…"

Kakashi found it difficult to finish his sentence. He couldn't exactly say that his disciple's personality was too malicious and he always came up with some tricks, could he?

"They moved!"

Just as he was pondering, Guy suddenly shouted, and everyone's gaze refocused on the barrier.

Through the misty smoke, they saw that Takemi leaped forward, and in an instant, he had already arrived beside Jiraiya.

And in his hand, there was a swirling, layered, rapidly rotating, and condensed water spear-shaped Ninjutsu.

"That is… Water Release: Hard Whirlpool Water Blade? Oh no, what is he going to do?"

Many people had already recognized this Ninjutsu, but there was no time to stop it. Takemi also directly smashed into Jiraiya's body at this moment.

Boom—

There was another roar, but the next moment, Jiraiya's figure shattered, turning into a puddle of water.

Clearly, this was a Water Clone.

"Got you, kid."

The next moment, Jiraiya's body suddenly emerged from under the water, revealing a smug smile.

His hand shot out fiercely, reaching for Takemi's arm, but he quickly saw a smile on Takemi's face as well.

"This is in Water Release, Jiraiya-sama, besides, have you forgotten what I'm best at?"

"Damn it!"

Jiraiya froze for a moment, his expression suddenly changing drastically, and the Takemi in front of him transformed into a bolt of lightning. That purple lightning instantly covered the entire water surface.

"Lightning Clone! This bastard!"

Jiraiya couldn't help but curse.

His body turned into a puddle of water again, and from beneath the water, another Jiraiya shot out.

Clearly, this was his true body, but he couldn't help but grumble. Takemi had been using Water Release the entire time.

After all, this assessment was more like a spar, and he had thought this kid would stick with it until the end.

As it turned out, he was not just ordinary shameless.

Whoosh—

Just then, a kunai suddenly flew towards him from not far away. Jiraiya, whose body was paralyzed in mid-air, couldn't react at all.

The next instant, Takemi had already appeared beside him, supporting him with one hand and steadily landing him on the water surface.

"Thank you for the guidance, Pervy Sage."

As soon as he landed, Takemi spoke with a wide smile, forming a 'Seal of Reconciliation' at the same time.

"You're really as bad as ever."

Jiraiya pursed his lips, but he was also open-minded.

He formed a 'Seal of Reconciliation' as well and said with a smile, "But this is what a Ninja is. Congratulations, you've passed the assessment."

[Completed Stage 2 Main Mission: Become a Jonin]

[Rewards are being calculated]

As soon as Jiraiya finished speaking, Takemi found that the system had already popped up, which filled him with immense joy.

He was also incredibly curious about what the system would bring him this time.

"Old man…"

What he didn't know was that outside the barrier, Tsunade's fists were already clenched.

"What exactly did you do?"

"I didn't expect him to do that…"

Hiruzen was a bit embarrassed, but at the same time, he felt an immense sense of nostalgia.

Takemi's Water Release was exactly like his teacher's, so smooth and fluid.

Even though he used Lightning Release at the end, it seemed to fit his teacher's style even more…

How could he not feel sentimental?

However, he was also a bit embarrassed, because he felt…

"Did I just get taken advantage of?"

The battle had ended, but the Jonin present were all silent.

Their eyes were wide open, looking somewhat unbelievable.

It wasn't strange that Jiraiya lost. After all, it was an assessment in the nature of a spar, and it's hard to say how much they were genuinely fighting, not to mention some Jonin had seen Jiraiya's prowess.

The limitations of the venue prevented Jiraiya from using many of his techniques.

But the last move Takemi made, the technique that instantly broke through space restrictions and appeared directly beside Jiraiya, truly left them stunned.

"Are you kidding me? Is that the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

"Unbelievable, truly unbelievable."

"It's amazing!"

Slowly, many Ninja began to speak.

Their voices were not loud at first, but as more people joined the conversation, the volume grew.

Immediately after, cheers also began to rise!

In their eyes, the significance of the Flying Thunder God Technique was actually no weaker than Wood Release.

They hadn't seen the power of Wood Release. But many of them had seen the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Not to mention, during the Third Great Njnja War, during the Nine-Tails attack, the rampaging Nine-Tails had aimed a Tailed Beast Ball at Konoha.

Had it not been for the Fourth Hokage relying on the Flying Thunder God Technique to transfer it away, that terrifying explosion would have surely struck inside Konoha.

Moreover, if the Fourth Hokage hadn't transferred the entire Nine-Tails out of Konoha, the losses that night would have only been greater.

"Truly incredible, Kakashi."

Although Asuma already knew, he still couldn't help but murmur.

"You've gained a good disciple."

"Indeed, Kakashi-sensei."

Ebisu and Genma both nodded, unable to suppress their cheers and astonishment.

Especially Genma, who had once been a member of the Fourth Hokage's guard, couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"That's the Flying Thunder God Technique, it's unbelievable!"

"Indeed, congratulations, Kakashi."

Guy even patted his shoulder, and Kakashi couldn't help but laugh.

"Good luck, just good luck."

"But, now that Takemi is a Jonin, it seems he can lead a team on his own?"

"..."

"Ah, does that mean he's leaving the team?"

"..."

Kakashi's smile faded. Looking at Guy's curious gaze, even knowing he was thick-skinned, he couldn't help but feel a bit strained.

However, he quickly started laughing again. This kind of thing depended on the situation.

After all, when he became a Jonin back then, wasn't he still on Minato-sensei's team?